France asylum applicants: Nigeria citizens
France asylum applicants: Nigeria citizens stood at 130 persons in Aug 2026, according to Eurostat – asylum applicants by type, citizenship, age and sex, monthly (migr_asyappctzm). It is one of the indicators in the Asylum and temporary protection table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Asylum and temporary protection table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By citizenship | |||||||||||
| Nigeria | 130 | 145 | 170 | 120 | 160 | 145 | 180 | 165 | 160 | 160 | |
| Syria | 105 | 130 | 215 | 125 | 105 | 110 | 85 | 120 | 115 | 145 |
Understanding france asylum applicants: Nigeria citizens
Citizens of Nigeria who formally submit applications for asylum are tracked through this dedicated monthly indicator. The series isolates this specific nationality from the wider pool of protection seekers, allowing researchers to evaluate trends associated with this origin country independently. The tally covers initial claims and eligible subsequent filings processed by intake authorities, while leaving out individuals who enter the territory through established employment, educational, or family reunification frameworks. Every reported figure relies on administrative registration records compiled at official intake points.
Analyzing these monthly counts requires caution regarding administrative processing backlogs, which can distort the timing of when a claim officially enters the statistical record compared to when the applicant arrived. Comparing the current month with the corresponding period from previous years is the most reliable method for identifying genuine trajectory shifts while neutralizing recurring administrative cycles. Analysts should refrain from viewing these application numbers as a measure of approved protection statuses, as recognition rates are determined through a separate, lengthy legal adjudication process.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific group does this row measure?
- Nigerian nationals who officially apply for international protection.
- Are economic migrants from Nigeria counted here?
- No, economic migrants using standard visa channels are excluded from protection statistics.
- Why is year-on-year comparison recommended over month-on-month?
- It helps filter out regular administrative holidays and processing delays that repeat annually.